New Zealand weather in June
New Zealand in June averages 10°C (50°F), 105 mm of rain and 3.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in New Zealand, June is the third coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (50°F)
6–14°C · 43–57°F
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.4 h
hours per day
What is New Zealand like in June?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for New Zealand in June?
A light rain jacket
About 105 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
June compared with May and July
June in New Zealand is 2°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
June in New Zealand is 1.2°C warmer than July and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 9°C (48°F).
Daylight in New Zealand in June
On 15 June the sun is up for 9 hours 12 minutes in New Zealand, rising about 07:45 and setting about 16:57 local time.
No month in New Zealand has less daylight than June.
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New Zealand weather by month
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How June compares with the rest of the year
June is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 63°F | 57 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 55 mm |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 77 mm |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 83 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 98 mm |
| June | 10°C / 50°F | 105 mm |
| July | 9°C / 48°F | 116 mm |
| August | 10°C / 49°F | 87 mm |
| September | 11°C / 52°F | 80 mm |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 86 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 73 mm |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 71 mm |
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FAQs about New Zealand in June
June climate averages for New Zealand, 1991–2020.
New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) in June, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 14°C (57°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 105 mm falls across June, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. June averages 10°C (50°F) against 9°C (48°F) in July — 1.2°C warmer.
June is 2°C cooler than May, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; June sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what June is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 12 minutes of daylight in mid-June, the least of any month in New Zealand.
On 15 June, sunrise is about 07:45 and sunset about 16:57 local time. Both shift across the month.
